Waskom Independent School District (Isd)

The Waskom Independent School District (Isd) operates three schools serving students from elementary through high school. While the district faces some academic challenges, there are also pockets of success that can be built upon to improve student outcomes.

Waskom Elementary and Waskom Middle have seen their statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings decline in recent years, indicating a need for improvement. However, Waskom Middle stood out with a high percentage of 7th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, outperforming the district and state averages. Similarly, Waskom High School had a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.9%, a positive indicator.

Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests a need for additional resources and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities. While the district's academic performance generally falls below state averages, the strengths identified, such as the high graduation rate and strong STAAR Reading performance in certain grade levels, can be leveraged to drive improvement across the Waskom Independent School District (Isd).